Things I am grateful for

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I totally agree I do this all the time try to look at the bright side of life but also be realistic but not drown yourself in the negative things.

I am very grateful for my hubby who is very helpful with all my needs, but still does not baby me to much hehe.
my 3 Standard Poodles who always make me laugh and get me to go out for a walk.
My wonderful GI and his nurse who are always there for me.
My parents who do everything for me.
My forum buddies who always know how I am feeling ;)
My wonderful bed.
All the lessons I have learned form begin sick, like be patient from all the wait.
And I could go on and on

And the fact that I am alive ;)

I am grateful that snakes usually run and hide when approached,but those that doint, have a white mouth you can see in the dark and they hold it open while waiting to bite,, that gators usually prefer to eat small animals, that big blue herons crap while flying low instead of high less I get hit with something that looks like a bucket of white paint but smells like dead fish. I am grateful that the state bird, the brown pelican , is rare here because they have been known to land in your boat and fight you for the fish you just caught . I am grateful that airplane toilets no longer flush out of the plane while flying .I am grateful that the pythons released by ,ahem, people in Florida have not made their way to Louisiana,,,Yet,,,. Neither have piranha, or pocket rats. I am grateful for never being hit by the jumping carp that have invaded the waterways here . I am grateful that we dont have that little fish called a (spl) Candyru here because they will swim up an important orifice while you are in the water. Best keep your knickers on. I am grateful I live in the country because there is always a trusty woods to run to when you have the runs. I'm grateful that some chef has not found a recipe for crawfish that has the world clamoring for our mud bugs, because the price is high enough now. I am grateful for fireant killer, roach spray, mosquito repellent, gnat spray, wasp killer and the kling free softener sheets,,they remove the lovebug splatter from my windshield and truck bumper during the dreaded lovebug season. If you have lovebugs where you live, though we have another name for them that i can't say here, you may want to try the klingfree fabric sheets . I am also glad I can come here and express such goofy things and maybe bring a smile to someone...

tewcute said " cat...always seems to know when I need comfort and just lies beside me to comfort me."  I have 3 cats who always seem to know when I'm feeling bad and want to lie with me and comfort me. Or is it the heating pad?

Grateful for family and friends,for you all and for God and a Big Book!

This has been a good thought provoking topic. I'm thankful for so many things, but we'll see if I can narrow it some:

1. Thankful for my family who have supported me during the ups and downs of this DD
2. Thankful for a church family that has supported me like my actual family since we live 10 hours away from all of the actual family
3. Thankful for a job that allows me some flexibility with my schedule
4. Thankful for an outstanding doctor, great nurses, and a talented surgeon in a small town in Arkansas
5. Thankful for a God that can still do miracles and hears my prayers
6. Thankful for pain meds when things get bad
7. Thankful for a beautiful 5 year old daughter, who has faith that God will heal my tummy
8. Thankful for this board and the wonderful people who understand what I'm going through and give great advice to help each other through the difficult times
9. Thankful for skills, knowledge, and talents that I am able to share with others both on this board and at work. I get to combine all of these things this summer on a mission trip as an athletic trainer for Athletes In Action's Men's Basketball Tour in Guatemala. If your interested in following the trip and have a Facebook page, check out "Shawn's 2010 Mission Trip to Guatemala."
10. Thankful that God has given me remission (at least for now) of this disease and allowed me to begin getting into outdoor activities like hiking, running/walking 5K races, and geocaching.

Probably better stop there. Hope everyone has a great day!

isergodur... shouldnt you be glad you live on the other side of the island? ;-)

as for me, that i was able to comfortably retire after being so sick.
that i have met so many people, good and bad
that i have been so many places in the world ( at someone else expense)
that i have skied on glaciers in switzerland
that i have swam in the pacific, the atlantic and the indian oceans
that i have eaten on 4 continents but only crappped on 3!
that i have flown a small plane for a short time
that i have been able to shoot many bullets but never in anger
that i have touched the most awsome power of destruction but in peace
that i have helped protect all my fellow citizens from war without having to fight
that i have driven over 120 mph LEGALY
that i have CD or my life would have been much differant

I like this topic:)

I am grateful for...

 

Number one my amazing family, they might not always understand but they try!

 

My amazing boyfriend who takes care of me.

 

Having a place where people actually do understand!

 

Having a place to live.

 

My family again.

 

I am grateful that Im starting to see there is a light at the end of the tunnel :)